Published: Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 05:53 PM.

COOL DOG GROOMING STUDIO

Pam Utton managed medical offices for several years, but she also painted pet portraits as a side business. When she realized it was time to move away from the office, she recognized exactly what she needed to do.

She trained to become a groomer and she opened Cool Dog Grooming Studio in December 2012.

“How much better would my art be if I could feel the texture of these different breeds,” she asked, noting that when she’s not grooming, she’s painting.

“I’m a compassionate groomer,” Utton also said. She maintains a spa-like atmosphere to reduce stress for the pups, and she avoids multi-dog, production-line care.

Her studio features an extra large tub, so even the biggest breeds can easily move into the bathing facility.

“I don’t need to stress out a large dog by trying to lift it up into a small tub,” she added.

Working as a personal trainer had long been a side business for Kendra Nixon, but in February she took the side business to the next level by offering Get To Work Fitness.

“I’ve got a few places where I meet people to work with them,” she said, noting that she has ties with SNAP Fitness on Racetrack Road and with chiropractor Bradley Young on Eglin Parkway. Nixon also meets clients in the fitness center of Destin United Methodist Church.

Nixon’s training background focuses on helping people who experienced injury and want to get back to work without pain.

“So many times people have been injured,” she said. “They get eight or 10 sessions of physical therapy through their insurance.”

When the PT ends, she continues the work.

“I can certainly be a regular trainer,” she added. “I can help (clients) lose weight.”

In addition, Nixon has a background in injury prevention through fitness, and she offers seminars to businesses and corporations.

“It can help relieve people being out sick and with health costs,” she said of the seminars.

LOCATION: various gyms

CONTACT HOURS: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Mondays through Fridays

TELEPHONE: 218-9923

EMAIL: GetToWorkFitness@gmail.com

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/GetToWorkFitness

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Pam Utton managed medical offices for several years, but she also painted pet portraits as a side business. When she realized it was time to move away from the office, she recognized exactly what she needed to do.

She trained to become a groomer and she opened Cool Dog Grooming Studio in December 2012.

“How much better would my art be if I could feel the texture of these different breeds,” she asked, noting that when she’s not grooming, she’s painting.

“I’m a compassionate groomer,” Utton also said. She maintains a spa-like atmosphere to reduce stress for the pups, and she avoids multi-dog, production-line care.

Her studio features an extra large tub, so even the biggest breeds can easily move into the bathing facility.

“I don’t need to stress out a large dog by trying to lift it up into a small tub,” she added.

Working as a personal trainer had long been a side business for Kendra Nixon, but in February she took the side business to the next level by offering Get To Work Fitness.

“I’ve got a few places where I meet people to work with them,” she said, noting that she has ties with SNAP Fitness on Racetrack Road and with chiropractor Bradley Young on Eglin Parkway. Nixon also meets clients in the fitness center of Destin United Methodist Church.

Nixon’s training background focuses on helping people who experienced injury and want to get back to work without pain.

“So many times people have been injured,” she said. “They get eight or 10 sessions of physical therapy through their insurance.”

When the PT ends, she continues the work.

“I can certainly be a regular trainer,” she added. “I can help (clients) lose weight.”

In addition, Nixon has a background in injury prevention through fitness, and she offers seminars to businesses and corporations.

“It can help relieve people being out sick and with health costs,” she said of the seminars.